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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,496.08, 951,579.90 and 561,830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,496.08, 951,579.90 and 561,830.32 is: 838,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,496.08 : 951,579.90 = 561,830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,496.08/951,579.90 = 561,830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,496.08x = 951,579.90 × 561,830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,496.08x = 534,626,439,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,626,439,722.57/637,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,634.87

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